Online Reporter
Ivan Zhakata
Herald Correspondent
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa’s tour of the Geo Pomona Waste Management stand at the 4th All-Councillors Indaba in Bulawayo yesterday solidifies the importance of public-private partnerships in driving national development, the firm’s public relations and marketing manager Ms Siphathisiwe Masuku has said.
Geo Pomona was showcasing its innovative waste collection model aimed at transforming urban sanitation across Zimbabwe.
The event, held under the theme, “Benchmarking service delivery towards attainment of Vision 2030”, brought together councillors and senior officials from local authorities to explore ways to improve service delivery and meet national development goals.
Geo Pomona, one of the few private companies participating in the indaba, demonstrated its commitment to supporting local authorities through sustainable and modern waste management practices.
In an interview, Ms Masuku said they were honoured to have President Mnangagwa touring their exhibition stand.
“His visit solidifies the importance of public-private partnerships in driving national development and affirms that our efforts in sustainable waste management are recognised at the highest level,” he said.
“We remain humbled by his unwavering support and interest in waste management issues. It is a clear demonstration that sustainability, innovation and environmental stewardship are priorities for His Excellency and the Government of Zimbabwe.”
Central to the company’s presentation was its new door-to-door refuse collection model being rolled out in selected suburbs of Harare.
The system is designed to bring efficiency, cleanliness and accountability to waste handling at the household level, helping to reduce illegal dumping and improve public health standards.
The company’s refuse collection model replaces the outdated and often unreliable central bin system, which has led to uncollected garbage piling up in residential areas.
With the new system, waste is collected directly from homes using specially designed trucks and trained personnel operating on a strict schedule.
This approach ensures that communities remain clean, while empowering residents to be part of a more structured waste disposal routine.
Geo Pomona is already implementing the model in areas such as Mbare and Warren Park where residents have responded positively to the regular and timely collections.
The system is also helping to prevent the spread of disease by ensuring that waste is removed before it can become a health hazard.
In addition to door-to-door collections, the company operates a waste-to-energy facility at the Pomona dumpsite, where refuse is sorted and processed, with part of it being converted into electricity.
The company’s presence at the indaba marked an important step in its efforts to engage with councils from across the country.
Geo Pomona aims to expand its services beyond Harare and is seeking partnerships with other local authorities interested in adopting its model.
The councillors indaba provided a platform for such discussions, with President Mnangagwa’s visit underscoring the importance of private sector involvement in delivering critical services to communities.
As Zimbabwe moves towards achieving Vision 2030, Geo Pomona’s work stands out as a practical example of how innovation and partnership can solve longstanding urban challenges.
